MEET YOUR HOST
Hortense - Knitting with Chopsticks
Basic Blanket Math: How Many Stitches? How Much Yarn?
My mom taught me to knit, one summer when I was 10 bored on the beach. From there my love (some would say obsession) of yarn was born and I never stopped stitching.
I taught myself to crochet a few years ago thanks to blogs like mine and fell in love all over again and launched my blog Knitting with Chopsticks where I now share my easy knitting & crochet patterns for home, women and kiddos.
My goal is to break down knitting and crochet so they become simple enough for you to create exactly what you want, the way you want it through my blog, courses and ebooks and events like the Crochet Blanket Summit.
MEET YOUR CROCHET EXPERTS
Jess Coppom - Make & Do Crew
C2C Crochet: How To Paint By Number With Yarn
My mom taught me to crochet when I was 8-years-old. Now in my business, Make & Do Crew, I work along with my mom and sisters to share free patterns and tutorials that make crochet modern, approachable and fun. We celebrate a handmade lifestyle where creativity and self-expression are attainable for anyone with a hook and a few balls of yarn.
I live in Colorado with my three young kiddos who love to unravel yarn and my patient husband, who doesn’t mind living in an ever-growing yarn web.
Agat Rottman - Made by Gootie
How To Crochet Different Stitch From Corner To Corner
My name is Agat (it’s the Hebrew word for Agate, a precious stone). I named my business after my nickname, which my family and friends are still calling me by. I live in Haifa, a city in Israel near the Mediterranean Sea with my husband and our 3.5 year old daughter.
I started knitting at the age of 12, and learned to crochet when I was 25.
I love designing modern crochet patterns and my favorite technique is corner to corner with different crochet stitches. I love how this method spares me the stress of starting with a long chain and counting stitches! I use it whenever I can with different crochet items (basically anything that can be made from a square or a rectangle!).
Arunima Goel - KnitterKnotter
Tunisian Crochet Basics
Arunima is the creator behind KnitterKnotter, where she shares her passion for Tunisian crochet through a variety of patterns. Her designs aim to create projects that hold sentimental value and can be treasured across generations, inspiring creativity and a lifelong love for crochet.
At KnitterKnotter, Arunima hosts year-long Crochet-Alongs (CALs) that bring together a supportive community of creators. These CALs are more than just projects; they're opportunities for participants to connect, learn, and enjoy the journey of crafting beautiful pieces together.
Christine Blue-ProVoost - Spotted Horse Design Co.
The Healing Power Of Crochet
Christine is a passionate crochet designer known for her innovative and therapeutic designs. With a background in using crochet to manage anxiety and PTSD, she creates patterns that are both functional and emotionally supportive. Her popular designs include wine accessories and comforting blankets that blend creativity with mindfulness. Christine's journey into crochet began as a full-time career, but it soon became a means of personal healing. She now shares her expertise through blog posts, YouTube tutorials, and workshops, guiding others in discovering the soothing benefits of crochet. Dedicated to helping others find peace and joy through crafting, Christine's work reflects her commitment to blending creativity with well-being, making each project a step towards both personal satisfaction and emotional balances.
Tamara Kelly - Moogly
Crochet Colorwork: Make It Easier With Bobbins
Tamara Kelly is the designer and creative mind behind Moogly! Moogly has been world-famous since 2011 for fresh, modern, and approachable crochet designs – as well as a little knitting and crafting here and there.
Tamara is an author and teacher, both online and around the globe. On Moogly, you’ll find new free patterns every month, top quality video tutorials, giveaways, and more.
Sarah Ruane - Ned & Mimi
Colorwork For Tunisian Crochet Blankets
Sarah is the yarn lover and crochet designer behind Ned & Mimi. Her mom taught her how to crochet as a child, but she did not actually finish a project until she crocheted a blanket for her first baby over 9 years ago!
When she started Ned & Mimi, she decided to name her business after her 3 children, who are the real “why” behind her desire to work on her own terms. In a previous career, Sarah worked in technology; these days, designing crochet patterns provides her with the perfect opportunity to combine her logical “mathsy” side with her creative, crafty side.
Alison Wholihan - The Turtle Trunk
How To Choose Colors For Crochet Blankets
Hi! I'm Ali, the hands behind The Turtle Trunk! I learned to crochet 8 years ago from watching YouTube tutorials.
I love creating and sharing modern, practical, and easy-to-follow crochet patterns and tutorials.
Meghan Ballmer - Meghan Makes Do
How To Turn Text Into A C2C Blanket
Meet Meghan Ballmer, the creative force behind Meghan Makes Do, a crochet and knitwear designer with over 20 years of experience. From trendy beanies to cozy cardigans, Meghan's designs blend traditional techniques with modern style. Inspired by her surroundings and years of crafting, Meghan's creations exude warmth and charm, perfect for anyone looking to add a touch of handmade flair to their wardrobe. But it's not just about the finished product – Meghan loves sharing her passion for fiber arts, offering tutorials and resources to fellow crafters worldwide. With each stitch, Meghan weaves a story of creativity and community, leaving her mark on the world of crochet and knitwear design.
Faaryn Treanor - Owl B Hooked®
Filet Crochet Fundamentals: Key Tips For Success
Since 2018, Owl B. Hooked® strives to create simple, modern and quality filet crochet pattern designs for both novice and expert crocheters alike to enjoy. These designs are created in the hopes that the maker will enjoy the simplicity of the process of working up their project, while continuously being in sheer awe at the subtle design worked throughout. That is the magic of filet crochet!
If I am not designing, crocheting, or completing other behind the scenes tasks for OBH, I can be found raising two active young boys, learning how to garden, going on family walks, playing cribbage with my husband, or snuggled up with my two hairless cats!
Tiffany Hansen - Crochet with Tiffany
Crochet Blankets For Charity
Crochet has been my passion since I was 4 years old. From making my first simple blanket to creating patterns, adorable stuffed animals, clothing and housewares, I have spent the last 30 years making beautiful handmade items for family and friends as well as crochet items to sell at boutiques, festivals, farmers markets, craft shows and through an Etsy shop. Since earning a Bachelors degree in education, I have discovered I have a unique ability to inspire others to learn the craft of crochet. I can teach both newcomers and advanced crocheters alike how to crochet in an easy and fun way.
The business I have created now allows me to teach others how to make beautiful, fun, and useful items for themselves, their homes, their loved ones, or to sell.
Erin Toews - Juniper & Oaks
Mosaic Magic: Crafting Stunning Blankets With The Right Colors
Erin is the creative force behind Juniper & Oakes, a vibrant community for crochet lovers. As a passionate crocheter, nurse, wife, and mother of three energetic kids, Erin balances her diverse roles with a love for hiking, reading, and savoring coffee or hot tea. Taught to crochet by her mother as a child, Erin has been hooked ever since!
Through Juniper & Oakes, Erin leads engaging crochet-alongs, guiding adventurous crocheters in mastering new stitches and techniques. Her designs feature interesting stitches, perfect for creating beautiful home decor. Recently, Erin has been focusing on the art of overlay mosaic crochet, inspiring her community to craft stunning, colorful blankets.
Melanie Poulter - Melu Crochet
A Detailed Tutorial On The Bobble Stitch And How To Use It
I'm Mel, the creative mind behind Melu Crochet. My mission is to make crochet enjoyable and accessible for everyone, whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro. I truly believe that crocheting should be fun, without unnecessary complications. That's why I pour my heart into designing modern, easy-to-follow crochet patterns that bring joy to your crocheting journey. I love working with simple pattern repeats and textures to create projects that are not only unique but also incredibly satisfying to make. Crocheting is more than just a hobby; it's a mindful and soothing activity. With this in mind, my patterns require minimal counting, with flowing sequences and stitch counts at crucial checkpoints along the way– because crocheting should be a pleasure, not a puzzle!
Jennifer Dickerson - Fiber Flux
My Favorite And Beautiful Stitches For Crochet Blankets
Jennifer Dickerson is a freelance writer, knitting and crochet pattern designer, and all around craft enthusiast. She authors the Fiber Flux blog, sharing crochet/knit patterns, articles, reviews, and tutorials. Jennifer also teaches crochet and knitting techniques on the Fiber Flux YouTube channel. Jennifer is the author of Mini Flower Loom Crafts: 18 Super Simple Projects (Taunton Press) and a contributing designer with cover credit on Arm Knitting (DK/Penguin/Random House). Jennifer loves connecting with other crafters and loves to wrap her friends and family in handmade goodness.
Smitha Katti - Smiling Colors
How To Keep Motivated To Finish Your Blankets
I’m a self taught artist and blogger, inspiring you to be creative with simple doable ideas and tutorials. Knitter and Crocheter of things that are colorful and happy. I love making blankets and keep buying yarn faster than I can use it!
Ashlee - Ashlee Brotzell Designs
Interlocking Crochet: Making it Make Sense
Ashlee Brotzell accidentally became a crochet designer while searching for some me-time in motherhood. The excitement of combining her art, crochet, and technical skills into a business that can support her family continues to be a dream-come-true.
As a busy, homeschooling mom in rural Saskatchewan, Canada it’s important to find that balance between making something that’s worth the effort and not getting overwhelmed with the tricky details. Ashlee’s favorite colorwork techniques are interlocking crochet and overlay mosaic crochet because they don’t involve complicated crochet stitches, but they produce stunning results!
Since self-publishing her first pattern in April 2020 she’s been in Crochet Now magazine twice and has created over 300 colorwork patterns! Ashlee wants to kindly support your ability to create something beautiful using her well-written patterns (with charts), along with photo and video tutorials.
Kristine Mullen - Ambassador Crochet
Creating A Realistic Timeline For Your Crochet Blanket
Kristine Mullen is the designer and tech editor behind Ambassador Crochet and Learn Tunisian Crochet. She began designing crochet patterns in 2007 when she couldn’t find the perfect pattern for a preemie blanket. She has now published over 300 patterns. Her designs have been featured in magazines and on yarn websites, as well as self-published patterns that are in her pattern shops. Along with designing, Kristine works as a tech editor and proofreader for publishers and indie designers. She also teaches pattern writing, as well as Tunisian crochet to help expand crocheters skills. Kristine is a homeschooling mom of 6 children and lives on a little lake in CT with her five daughters.
Miroslava Mihalkova - Exquisite Crochet UK
Tunisian Crochet Is Made For Blankets
Miroslava is a UK based designer, where she lives with three children. She picked up a hook some 9 years ago and it is not an understatement to say that she did not put it down since. If she is not crocheting, she is certainly thinking of a new design. She loves to learn new stitches and techniques, so her crochet book collection and yarn stash is ever growing.
Elizabeth Mareno - Bizzy Crochet and Designs
How To Combine Stitches To Make Your Own Blanket
Elizabeth “Biz” Mareno, the crochet designer behind Bizzy Crochet and Design, shares unique crochet patterns inspired by her love for Christmas, nature, babies, and pop culture. Biz learned to crochet at age 8 from her grandmother but didn't start designing patterns until 2009. While she served as an ordained minister, she began using crochet to give back, especially following her daughter's battle with leukemia. After moving from Wisconsin to Florida's Emerald Coast in 2011, she found her niche in creating sampler Christmas-themed blankets. Married with two grown children and an elderly pup, Biz is also heavily involved in her church. She believes “If it can be made, it can be crocheted!” and offers video support for her patterns, ensuring no crocheter is left behind.
Dayna Perry - This Pixie Creates
Manage And Minimize Those Pesky Ends!
Hi everyone! I'm Dayna, the crocheter behind This Pixie Creates. I design modern and textured crochet patterns to help you add some coziness to your space. Blankets and potholders are my specialty, but I also share free crochet pillow patterns, wall hangings, bookmarks, placemats, face pads and more. You can find free crochet patterns on my blog, along with helpful tips and techniques to help you level up your crochet. If you prefer to learn through video, you can find me on Youtube at This Pixie Creates. I hope you find a project that you love. Happy crocheting.
Tasha Margette Reynolds - Stardust Gold Crochet
Border Bliss: Elevate Your Blanket Edges With Style
I started my blog in 2017 while caring for my elderly father and attending graduate school. During this time, I battled cancer, supported my grandson born with Spina Bifida, and faced a "mystery illness." It was a long journey, but I overcame all the obstacles and now cherish every day.
Crocheting has transformed my life for the better! I love learning all the techniques and sharing what I learn with you. When I’m not crocheting, you’ll find me out in nature, skating, adventuring with my grandson, cooking, or playfully solving the mysteries of the universe.
Andrea Cretu - Yarnandy
Scaling Repeating Patterns In Tunisian Crochet Blankets
Passionate about the sustainability, inspired by nature and science, I like to design fun, timeless and most of all comfortable pieces that you can use to enrich your wardrobe and that are enjoyable to make. I started out as a designer of regular crochet patterns in 2016, then expanded into the world of Tunisian crochet in 2020, with an emphasis on lace and texture, plus working on pushing the boundaries of shapes and shaping in crochet design. For many designs I put in the effort to create charts that go along with the written instructions and to create easy read or mobile friendly versions for increasing the accessibility of my patterns.
Suzie Quillen - Perfectly Knotty
Start Your Blanket Straight And Keep It That Way
Are you tired of wonky blanket edges? Let Suzi Quillen from Perfectly Knotty be your crochet guide! With over 50 years of experience and a decade dedicated to helping stitchers master the foundation stitches, she'll help you start your next blanket off right. As a patient and thorough teacher, Suzi will walk you through every step, building your confidence and ensuring your blanket stays straight and beautiful. Join the Crochet Blanket Summit and discover the joy of crafting a perfect foundation for your next blanket masterpiece.
Marie Segares - Underground Crafter
Motif Blanket Magic
Marie Segares is the Proprietress of Underground Crafter. Marie shares crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns, crafty tutorials, recipes, and more creative inspiration on her blog. She also hosts virtual make-a-longs throughout the year. You may be wondering about the Underground Crafter name. Marie isn't part of a secret society of crafters (though that would be pretty cool), but she got her start crocheting underground while commuting on New York City's subway system. These days, she commutes above ground via bus in Burlington, Vermont.
Nicki - Nicki's Homemade Crafts
Keeping Your Edges Straight
Nicole Riley, aka Nicki, is the crochet designer, educator and founder of Nicki's Homemade Crafts. She has over 600 published patterns, over 400 of them are available free on her website. She is also a 25-ebook author, her most popular one being "Crochet Tips Made Easy" with over 600 Crochet Tips.
Nicki is also well know for the popular Crochet Pattern Bundles she creates in collaboration with 30+ crochet designers every 2 months. Furthermore, Nicki also offers free monthly mystery crochet alongs, free LIVE crochet alongs every 2 months and a very popular membership called "The Crochet Club". If you're looking for a crochet designer that is always positive and motivating and teaches you every stitch or technique step by step, then check our Nicki for your next tutorial or pattern.
Beth - inTANDEM zine
Learning New Skills Without Waste
Hi! I'm Beth, the creative spirit behind Fig & Filament. I'd like to encourage you to explore playfully with yarn, investigating whatever ideas you encounter along the way.
My stitch work melds my passions and roles as designer, architect, and mama through crafting crochet and knit patterns that inspire childlike play and daily exploration for makers of all ages and backgrounds.
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